Welcome to Tarboro ...
our charming and historic town in eastern North Carolina. A great place to live with a cozy laid-back feel, affordably-priced homes, quiet and safe neighborhoods, and friendly welcoming people. Tarboro is home to folks who care about their town and care about each other. A place where kids can be kids and where southern hospitality is a way of life. A place that is proud of its past yet primed and ready for a remarkable future.
The Grassroots of Tarboro, the "ordinary" people who make Tarboro their home are what makes this town a great place to live. The feeling of community is strong and the creative energy level is high. These "ordinary" people are extraordinary in their abilty to look toward the future and work together to make things happen for the better.
The Grassroots of Tarboro is an informal organization. It is the people of Tarboro, neighbors with a common cause. It is our young people, our old people, our black people, our white people, our hispanic people, our asian people, our new-comers, our long-time residents, our rich people, our poor people, all working together to make our home a little bit nicer, a little bit better. Grassroots of Tarboro is a gathering of, by and for ALL of the people of Tarboro.
The town officials do an excellent job of keeping everything in working order and systems running smoothly, while the Grassroots of Tarboro takes on the tasks of coordinating , networking and supporting our existing resources to bring more art, culture and vitality to our well-maintained town.
Come visit us. Tarboro is a great day trip destination with one of the largest historic districts in North Carolina, a 13 acre town common, our Riverside Park, an impressive sports complex, an art gallery at the Blount Bridgers House and a Veteran's Museum. Browse and stroll our pretty downtown with specialty stores and antique shops. We have many family eateries and for wine and fine dining we are VERY proud of our world-class restaurant, On The Square.
We're proud of many things in Tarboro, mostly we're proud to call it "home".
